March 29, 2024
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for orchestrating FTX fraud
Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison for his role in defrauding users of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX. In a federal courtroom in lower Manhattan, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan called the defense argument misleading, logically flawed and speculative. He said Bankman-Fried had obstructed justice and tampered with witnesses in mounting […]
March 29, 2024
Social Security Administration to remove food assistance as barrier to accessing certain benefits
The Social Security Administration has issued a final rule that will prevent food assistance from reducing payments to certain beneficiaries. The change applies to Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, which provides monthly checks to adults and children who are disabled, blind or age 65 and older, and have little or no income or resources. Approximately 7.4 million Americans receive support […]
March 29, 2024
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Ron DeSantis allies and Disney
Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a lawsuit over who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district. In a meeting, the members of the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District approved the settlement agreement, ending almost two years of litigation that was sparked by DeSantis’ takeover […]
March 29, 2024
Social Security Administration will no longer count food aid as income for poor recipients
The Social Security Administration has issued a final rule that will prevent food assistance from reducing payments to certain beneficiaries. The change applies to Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, which provides monthly checks to adults and children who are disabled, blind or age 65 and older, and have little or no income or resources. Approximately 7.4 million Americans receive support […]
March 29, 2024
Hillary Clinton warns AI tech will make 2016 election disinformation ‘look primitive’
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton described herself as a victim of election disinformation during a panel discussion on Thursday, and warned that the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) will make her experience ‘look primitive.’ Clinton was taking part in a Columbia University event titled, ‘AI’s Impact on the 2024 Global Elections.’ She discussed her […]
March 29, 2024
Comer invites Biden to testify publicly as part of House impeachment inquiry
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, in an unprecedented move, invited President Biden to testify as part of the impeachment inquiry against him, stressing that it is ‘in the best interest of the American people’ for him to answer questions from members of Congress. Comer urged Biden to accept his invitation in a letter sent […]
March 29, 2024
Biden’s shifting support of Israel in his own words: from ‘unwavering’ to ‘over the top’ criticism
The Biden administration insists its support for Israel has not changed since Oct. 7, but Israeli officials and critics argue the decision to abstain from voting against a U.N. cease-fire resolution marks a clear shift in policy. ‘The U.S. did not veto today the new text that calls for a cease-fire without the condition of […]
March 29, 2024
As gray wolves terrorize farms and ranches, GOP lawmakers demand endangered species delisting
A group of 20 House Republicans is urging the Biden administration to roll back protections for the gray wolf, pointing to the species’ growing population size and conflicts with ranchers and farmers. The GOP coalition, led by Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., argued in a letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Director Martha Williams […]
March 29, 2024
Dems target four competitive House seats to wrestle back majority from GOP
House Democrats are pouring money and resources into four congressional seats in a bid to win back the majority as the 2024 election cycle heats up. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), the House Democrats’ campaign arm, announced a new slate of races for its ‘Red to Blue’ program. They’re targeting vulnerable Republican lawmakers in […]
March 29, 2024
Haiti waits for Kenyan police mission to fight gangs amid fears they won’t come
A transitional presidential council in Haiti on Wednesday moved one step closer to instating a new prime minister to help stabilize the gang-ridden nation as they wait for Kenyan police forces to arrive. A months-long plan to send 1,000 police officers to Haiti was stalled in mid-March after Nairobi hit pause on the move following […]
March 29, 2024
The way to Cuba’s heart is through the internet
Cuba’s repressive Communist dictatorship relies on more than brute force to oppress its people. The Castros and their successors keep Cubans in line by controlling what information they can receive and transmit. That’s why, when demonstrations against shortages of food and other necessities began on March 17, the regime cut the state-provided internet to stop […]
March 29, 2024
Democratic leader has 2 words for Republicans looking to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., shared a brief post on social media Thursday evening, criticizing Republicans who are pushing to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. ‘Extreme MAGA Republicans are demanding a full impeachment trial in the Senate,’ Jeffries wrote in a post on X. ‘They want to continue the phony political stunt […]